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• Stoke improve despite Thomas exit

  02-09-2026 12:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Shutterstock]Stoke City began life without Sorba Thomas in the perfect way, recording their first win of the season and putting in a defensive performance reminiscent of the better parts of last season.Thomas has been their main attacking outlet over the past year and his departure brought about a change in formation and a need for greater variety going forward. While there were teething problems for the 3-4-3 Stoke deployed in Tuesday's 1-0 win against Norwich there was plenty to be optimistic
  
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• Isidor To Lead The Line | 4-2-3-1 Sunderland Predicted Lineup Vs Brentford

  03-09-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Isidor To Lead The Line | 4-2-3-1 Sunderland Predicted Lineup Vs BrentfordSunderland will clash heads with Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium this Saturday as they look to earn maximum points on the road in the Premier League. The Black Cats secured a narrow 1-0 win over Fulham recently, which should keep them in high spirits ahead of this game.Regis Le Bris will stick with his favoured 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make one change to his first team for this clash. Wilson Isidor cou
  
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• Jayde Riviere: Man United ‘don’t want to be just another team’ in WSL title race

  03-09-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jayde Riviere: Man United ‘don’t want to be just another team’ in WSL title raceAhead of their season opener against London City Lionesses on Friday, Jayde Riviere spoke exclusively to Her Football Hub at Manchester United’s media day. The full-back discussed her personal goals for the season, playing in the UEFA Women’s Champions League, and overcoming injury.The 25-year-old defender is closing in on a century of appearances for the Reds, and wants to use last seas
  
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• Will Jaissle Make Any Changes? | 4-2-3-1 Newcastle United Predicted Lineup Vs Bournemouth

  03-09-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will Jaissle Make Any Changes? | 4-2-3-1 Newcastle United Predicted Lineup Vs BournemouthNewcastle United will entertain Bournemouth at St. James’ Park this Saturday afternoon as they look to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Magpies managed to earn a solid 2-0 win away at Tottenham Hotspur recently, which should keep them in good spirits going into this game.Matthias Jaissle will once again set his side up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to keep changes to a m
  
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• Fifa accuses Uefa of ‘smear campaign’ against Gianni Infantino

  03-09-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fifa has accused Uefa of a “smear campaign against it and its leadership” in a dramatic escalation of the public spat between the two football bodies.Last week the news broke that Uefa is preparing to bring a criminal complaint against Fifa president Gianni Infantino following his failed plan to sell off commercial stakes in the World Cup to private investors, which was met with widespread outcry and threatened to spark a civil war within the sport. That shows no sign of abating desp
  
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• Chelsea keeper Curd returns to Boreham Wood on loan

  03-09-2026 21:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  National League leaders Boreham Wood have re-signed Chelsea goalkeeper Ted Curd on a season-long loan.The 20-year-old made 34 appearances on loan for the Wood last season as they reached the National League promotion final.Boreham boss Luke Garrard told the club website: "When this got presented to me, it was a no brainer. The opportunity to bring back Ted and compete for the number one shirt with Luca [Gunter] was something I felt would bode well for all involved. "We know what characteristics
  
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• Thierry Henry says players ‘have more power than they think’ amid Fifa scandals

  03-09-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thierry Henry (left) and Kate Scott both have commented on Fifa’s recent scandals.Photograph: dpa Picture-Alliance Archive/AlamyAs Fifa continues to face scrutiny from some confederations and fans, Thierry Henry has encouraged players to use their voice as the political battle for control of international soccer unfolds. The former Arsenal and Barcelona forward turned pundit spoke with the Guardian on Tuesday alongside Kate Scott and Jamie Carragher as CBS and Paramount prepare for this se
  
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• Liverpool beat Real Madrid to sensational last-minute transfer

  03-09-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool beat Real Madrid to sensational last-minute transferLiverpool have beaten Real Madrid to a transfer on deadline day in a sensational move. It has been a slow summer for the Reds in the transfer market.Ultimately, Richard Hughes secured only three senior signings this summer. Ronald Araujo arrived on loan from Barcelona, Bradley Barcola was signed for close to a club record fee of £123m from Paris Saint Germain and Victor Munoz was brought in from Osasuna.In isolation the trio are
  
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• Fernandez To Start, O’Reilly On The Bench | 4-2-3-1 Manchester City Predicted Lineup Vs Coventry City

  03-09-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fernandez To Start, O’Reilly On The Bench | 4-2-3-1 Manchester City Predicted Lineup Vs Coventry CityManchester City will entertain Coventry City at the Etihad Stadium this Saturday as they look to secure all three points at home in the Premier League. The Mancunian club managed to earn a dominant 4-1 win away at Crystal Palace recently, which should give them a lot of confidence going into this game.Enzo Maresca will set his men up in a 4-2-3-1 formation once again and is expected to make
  
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• Gary O’Neil sends strong warning to Liverpool ahead of Ipswich Town clash

  03-09-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gary O’Neil sends strong warning to Liverpool ahead of Ipswich Town clashIpswich vs Liverpool: Gary O’Neil Sees Opportunity at Portman RoadEarly season table positions rarely tell the full story, but they do frame the mood. Ipswich have taken more points than Liverpool so far, and Gary O’Neil has made it clear he believes that can still be true after Friday night at Portman Road.Liverpool arrive looking for a first league win after draws with Newcastle and Nottingham Forest. Ip
  
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• 📊 The 🔟 biggest-spending leagues of the summer 💸

  03-09-2026 20:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 The 🔟 biggest-spending leagues of the summer 💸A summer of all records!The 2026/27 summer transfer window closed with yet another dizzying financial tally.€10.79 billion was spent across the football world. That’s just crazy!While the Premier League continues to crush the competition with pharaonic spending, the global rankings hold several major surprises.This summer, Serie A climbed onto the podium ahead of the Bundesliga. La Liga once again finished above L
  
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• Three talking points ahead of Real Betis vs Real Madrid | La Liga MD 4

  03-09-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three talking points ahead of Real Betis vs Real Madrid | La Liga MD 4On Friday night, Real Madrid will take to the field against Real Betis at the Estadio de La Cartuja in their matchday 4 clash in La Liga.Los Blancos began their new season with an away clash against Espanyol which they won by a 201 margin. That, however, was only possible owing to a last-gasp Carlos Espi winner.After two home wins in their next two outings, Real Madrid are now back on the road and will face a relatively diffic
  
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• Chelsea Winger Is Still Generating Interest From Saudi Arabia: Should Alonso Cash In On Him?

  03-09-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Winger Is Still Generating Interest From Saudi Arabia: Should Alonso Cash In On Him?In a recent report, Football.London mentioned that Chelsea winger Pedro Neto is still generating interest from Saudi Arabia this month. It has been claimed that the Portuguese wide player is on the radar of Al-Hilal this summer.Neto’s Impressive Form In English FootballNeto enjoyed a good run of form at the West London club in the previous campaign when he put in a series of impressive displays for
  
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• Barcelona failed with late attempt to sign 20-year-old Spanish starlet for reserve team

  03-09-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona failed with late attempt to sign 20-year-old Spanish starlet for reserve teamAccording to AS, FC Barcelona failed with a late attempt in the summer transfer window to sign Andres Vallecillo from Racing Santander.The newly-promoted La Liga club stood firm when the Blaugrana made a late approach for the youngster, insisting that he could only leave if his release clause was paid in full. The Catalan club were prepared to offer around €300,000 for the youngster, but Racing refused to
  
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• 'Once a Gunner, always a Gunner' - Martinelli says goodbye

  03-09-2026 20:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Gabriel Martinelli says he felt like "an adopted Hale End boy" during his seven years at Arsenal.Martinelli has joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal for a fee of £60m after being told by manager Mikel Arteta he was not part of his plans for this season.The 25-year-old joined the Gunners from Brazilian side Ituano in 2019 as an 18-year-old and made 278 appearances for the club, scoring 62 goals and providing 36 assists. He made 53 appearances in all competitions last season,
  
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• Eric Garcia And Rodri To Start | 4-2-3-1 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs Valencia

  03-09-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eric Garcia And Rodri To Start | 4-2-3-1 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs ValenciaBarcelona will lock horns with Valencia at the Mestella Stadium this Sunday as they look to secure all three points on the road in La Liga. The Catalan club managed to earn a dominant 5-2 win over Rayo Vallecano recently, so they would be confident about securing another victory this weekend.Hansi Flick will opt for the 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make a couple of changes to his first team for this game. Both
  
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• Asencio cleared over allegedly sharing explicit video

  03-09-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Asencio has come through the Real Madrid academy to play for the first team [Getty Images]Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio has been acquitted of alleged involvement in distributing a sexually explicit video involving a minor. The 23-year-old was absolved of the offence by a Spanish court and charges were withdrawn against him in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria.The court also gave minimum sentences to the three defendants who were convicted after the victims, who were two women aged 16 and 18, forgave
  
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• McBurnie one of six players to extend Hull contracts

  03-09-2026 20:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Oli McBurnie, Matt Crooks and John Egan are among six players to agree contract extensions with Hull City. McBurnie, who has scored 19 goals for the club since joining from Las Palmas last summer. has signed a new three-year contract, with the club holding the option of an additional year.Crooks and Egan have each signed new two-year deals, with options to extend for an extra year.Like McBurnie, defender Charlie Hughes, winger Mohamed Belloumi and midfielder Regan Slater have also
  
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• Last semi-final spot! OneFootball streams Gre-Nal abroad 📲

  03-09-2026 20:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Last semi-final spot! OneFootball streams Gre-Nal abroad 📲Time to find out the last team through to the 2026 Copa Betano do Brasil semifinals!And OneFootball is streaming every clash, all the way to the big final, for audiences abroad! This Thursday (3), a Gre-Nal for the strong-hearted will decide the last semifinalist.
  🎟️ How to WatchYou have complete flexibility to choose how you want to follow the final stretch of the tournament, with options tailored to your market. P
  
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• Sheffield United sign Birmingham City attacker Baker on loan

  03-09-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sheffield United sign Birmingham City attacker Baker on loanSheffield United have signed Birmingham City attacker Ava Baker on a season-long loan deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Blades this evening.The 20-year-old England youth international is a product of the Leicester City academy system and she made her senior debut for the club just days after turning 16. Baker was the youngest player to score a goal for The Foxes when she netted agai
  
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• Massive: High-profile Liverpool exit to be announced shortly

  03-09-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Massive: High-profile Liverpool exit to be announced shortlyLiverpool will confirm a high-profile exit shortly. It's their biggest of the summer and upheaval is on the way.The transfer window is closed and Liverpool's squad is locked in until January. Is it a good squad? Time will tell on that, but it's certainly missing quite a few things on paper.The Reds are without a defensive midfielder, have one fit striker, no right-sided wingers and only the one fit right-back. Their centre-back options
  
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• Fifa accuses Uefa of 'smear campaign' against Infantino

  03-09-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fifa has accused Uefa of a "smear campaign against it and its leadership" over president Gianni Infantino's scrapped plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors.Last week European football's governing body filed legal papers in the US requesting disclosure of evidence and documents from Fifa as part of potential criminal claims in Switzerland.In a dramatic escalation of the controversy, Uefa accused Infantino of "criminal mismanagement" and "a fraudulently off-market price prom
  
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• Report: Everton ready to wait until January to sign forward

  03-09-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Everton ready to wait until January to sign forwardEverton Transfer Latest as David Moyes Left Short in Striker SearchEverton appear set to resist the free-agent market despite an alarming shortage in attack, with TeamTalk reporting that the club will instead wait until January to address the problem properly. It is a decision that leaves David Moyes walking a narrow line in the months ahead, particularly after a bruising end to the transfer window.The central issue is straightforward. E
  
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• Manchester United Could Move In For This Newcastle United Left-Back Next Summer: Good Fit For Carrick?

  03-09-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Could Move In For This Newcastle United Left-Back Next Summer: Good Fit For Carrick?In a recent report, The Sun claimed that Manchester United could move in for Newcastle United left-back Lewis Hall next summer. It has been mentioned that the Red Devils could return for the English defender in 2027 after failing to sign him in the recently concluded summer transfer window.Hall’s Good Form In English Football Last SeasonHall enjoyed a good run of form at the Tyneside club
  
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• Sheff Wed sign Wrexham's Keillor-Dunn on loan

  03-09-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Davis Keillor-Dunn has made two appearances for Wrexham so far this season [Shutterstock]Sheffield Wednesday have signed forward Davis Keillor-Dunn on loan from Championship side Wrexham until January 2027.The 28-year-old has had two stints with Wrexham, the first in 2020 before he joined Oldham Athletic, where he made 105 appearances.He then had spells with Burton Albion, Mansfield Town and Barnsley before a return to Wrexham in February."It's such a huge club with massive ambition and I'm just
  
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• 🚨 Real Sociedad-Celta: Matarazzo and Giráldez confirm their XIs

  03-09-2026 19:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Real Sociedad-Celta: Matarazzo and Giráldez confirm their XIsReal Sociedad host Celta today in a match shaped by urgent needs after a league start that has been, for both clubs, erratic to say the least.
  Looking to turn things around, these are the already confirmed lineups at Anoeta today:Real Sociedad: Remiro; Aramburu, Zubeldia, Jon Martín, Sergio Gómez; Turrientes, Herrera, Take, Barrenetxea, Oyarzabal and Oskarsson.Players such as Soler and Turrientes are amon
  
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• Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool made a ‘massive mistake’ in the transfer window

  03-09-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool made a ‘massive mistake’ in the transfer windowLiverpool Right-Back Problem Exposes Summer Transfer Window MistakeLiverpool’s squad planning has come under sharp focus after a summer that looked sensible on paper, yet now appears to have left a glaring weakness at right-back. Two defenders arrived, Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes and Ronald Araujo on loan from Barcelona, but neither was recruited as a specialist answer to one of the most demanding
  
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• Richarlison left out of Tottenham’s Premier League squad

  03-09-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham have omitted Richarlison from their Premier League squad, with the striker reportedly not part of their plans for the season.The decision comes after proposed talks over Richarlison returning to Everton broke down, resulting in the forward posting an emotional statement on social media, writing that “never again will anyone decide my future for me”.However, the Tottenham hierarchy seem to have decided his future is not at the club, with the transfer windows for Turkish and
  
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• Huddersfield sign former Colchester striker Tovide

  03-09-2026 19:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Samson Tovide scored five goals in 47 appearances for Colchester United last season [Shutterstock]Huddersfield Town have signed former Colchester United forward Samson Tovide on a three-year deal.Colchester had been in contract discussions with Tovide following the conclusion of last season.He made 151 appearances in all competitions for the Essex club after coming through their academy and scored 21 goals prior to his exit earlier this summer."This has been an important summer for me, and I've
  
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• Real Madrid star Raul Asencio breaks his silence after acquittal in case: ‘Now it’s my turn to speak…’

  03-09-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid star Raul Asencio breaks his silence after acquittal in case: ‘Now it’s my turn to speak…’Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio has spoken publicly for the first time since being acquitted in the case involving the distribution of a video containing sexual content involving minors.The Spanish defender was acquitted by the court earlier today after he issued an apology to the victims while also paying compensation. This comes at a time when the La Fabrica graduate
  
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